# Official Journal L 368/2021

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 6418 October 2021 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 368

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6418 October 2021

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| Contents | | II   Non-legislative acts | page |
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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1816 of 12 October 2021 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature | 1 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Decision (EU) 2021/1817 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 13 October 2021 appointing two Judges to the General Court | 4 |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1818 of 15 October 2021 launching the European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique) | 5 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1816 of 12 October 2021 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature

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DECISIONS

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Decision (EU) 2021/1817 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 13 October 2021 appointing two Judges to the General Court

4

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1818 of 15 October 2021 launching the European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique)

5

| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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II Non-legislative acts

REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2021/1816

of 12 October 2021

concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code (1), and in particular Article 57(4) and Article 58(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (2), it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation. |
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(1)

In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (2), it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.

| (2) | Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific provisions of the Union, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods. |
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(2)

Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific provisions of the Union, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.

| (3) | Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column (2), by virtue of the reasons set out in column (3) of that table. |
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(3)

Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column (2), by virtue of the reasons set out in column (3) of that table.

| (4) | It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information issued in respect of the goods concerned by this Regulation which does not conform to this Regulation may, for a certain period, continue to be invoked by the holder in accordance with Article 34(9) of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013. That period should be set at three months. |
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(4)

It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information issued in respect of the goods concerned by this Regulation which does not conform to this Regulation may, for a certain period, continue to be invoked by the holder in accordance with Article 34(9) of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013. That period should be set at three months.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee, |
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(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN code indicated in column (2) of that table.

Article 2

Binding tariff information which does not conform to this Regulation may continue to be invoked in accordance with Article 34(9) of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 for a period of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 12 October 2021.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Gerassimos THOMAS

Director-General

Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union

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(1)  
  OJ L 269, 10.10.2013, p. 1.

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(2)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

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ANNEX

| Description of the goods | Classification (CN code) | Reasons |
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| A product in the form of a solid, homogenous, white mass, consisting of refined, bleached, deodorized palm oil that has been partly hydrogenated, with added small quantities of sorbitan tristearate (E 492), lecithin (E 322), mixed tocopherols (E 306) and citric acid (E 330).
  The product is packed in bags of 20 kg; it is used in the food industry (for instance, as a cocoa butter substitute). | 1517 90 99 | Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 1517 , 1517 90 and 1517 90 99 .
  Classification under heading 1516 is excluded as the palm oil is further prepared by the addition of emulsifiers and citric acid and has therefore lost the essential character of a partly hydrogenated palm oil of heading 1516 (see also the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes to heading 1516 , last paragraph, second sentence).
  Consequently, the product is to be classified under CN code 1517 90 99 as other edible preparation of a vegetable fat. |

Description of the goods

Classification (CN code)

Reasons

(1)

(2)

(3)

A product in the form of a solid, homogenous, white mass, consisting of refined, bleached, deodorized palm oil that has been partly hydrogenated, with added small quantities of sorbitan tristearate (E 492), lecithin (E 322), mixed tocopherols (E 306) and citric acid (E 330).

The product is packed in bags of 20 kg; it is used in the food industry (for instance, as a cocoa butter substitute).

1517 90 99

Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 1517 , 1517 90 and 1517 90 99 .

Classification under heading 1516 is excluded as the palm oil is further prepared by the addition of emulsifiers and citric acid and has therefore lost the essential character of a partly hydrogenated palm oil of heading 1516 (see also the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes to heading 1516 , last paragraph, second sentence).

Consequently, the product is to be classified under CN code 1517 90 99 as other edible preparation of a vegetable fat.

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DECISIONS

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DECISION (EU) 2021/1817 OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES

of 13 October 2021

appointing two Judges to the General Court

THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 19 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 254 and 255 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with Article 7 of Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union, following the appointment of Mr Zoltán CSEHI and Ms Octavia SPINEANU-MATEI to the Court of Justice as Judges, two Judges should be appointed to the General Court for the remainder of the terms of office of Mr Zoltán CSEHI and Ms Octavia SPINEANU-MATEI, which run until 31 August 2022. |
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(1)

In accordance with Article 7 of Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union, following the appointment of Mr Zoltán CSEHI and Ms Octavia SPINEANU-MATEI to the Court of Justice as Judges, two Judges should be appointed to the General Court for the remainder of the terms of office of Mr Zoltán CSEHI and Ms Octavia SPINEANU-MATEI, which run until 31 August 2022.

| (2) | Mr Krisztián KECSMÁR and Mr Ion GÂLEA have been nominated for the vacant posts. |
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(2)

Mr Krisztián KECSMÁR and Mr Ion GÂLEA have been nominated for the vacant posts.

| (3) | The panel set up under Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union has given a favourable opinion on the suitability of those candidates to perform the duties of Judges of the General Court, |
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(3)

The panel set up under Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union has given a favourable opinion on the suitability of those candidates to perform the duties of Judges of the General Court,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following persons are hereby appointed to the General Court as Judges for the period from the date of entry into force of this Decision until 31 August 2022:

| — | Mr Krisztián KECSMÁR, |
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Mr Krisztián KECSMÁR,

| — | Mr Ion GÂLEA. |
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Mr Ion GÂLEA.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 13 October 2021.

The President

I. JARC

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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1818

of 15 October 2021

launching the European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1143 of 12 July 2021 on a European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique) (1),

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 12 July 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1143 on a European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique). |
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(1)

On 12 July 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1143 on a European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique).

| (2) | On 28 September 2021, the Political and Security Committee agreed that the Mission Plan, including the Rules of Engagement, for EUTM Mozambique should be approved. |
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(2)

On 28 September 2021, the Political and Security Committee agreed that the Mission Plan, including the Rules of Engagement, for EUTM Mozambique should be approved.

| (3) | Following the recommendation of the Mission Commander, EUTM Mozambique should be launched on 15 October 2021. |
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(3)

Following the recommendation of the Mission Commander, EUTM Mozambique should be launched on 15 October 2021.

| (4) | In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union, which have defence implications. Consequently, Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this Decision, is neither bound by it nor subject to its application, and does not participate in the financing of EUTM Mozambique, |
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In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union, which have defence implications. Consequently, Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this Decision, is neither bound by it nor subject to its application, and does not participate in the financing of EUTM Mozambique,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Mission Plan, including the Rules of Engagement, for EUTM Mozambique is hereby approved.

Article 2

EUTM Mozambique shall be launched on 15 October 2021.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg, 15 October 2021.

For the Council

The President

J. CIGLER KRALJ

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  OJ L 247, 13.7.2021, p. 93.

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